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I get my period once and a while because of bc and i got mine recently and it started to end and i had sex and now i've been spotting for 4 days. help?

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Bleeding after sex: Birth control pills can cause the lining of the uterus to be thin and thus cause breakthrough bleeding on occasion. However irregular bleeding can also be caused by infection or other issues. Please see a doctor

Answered 9/18/2017

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